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Are There Still Doves In Dove Springs?

Are the birds that gave Dove Springs its name still in the area?

Aired 11/20/2023

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Are There Still Doves In Dove Springs?

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Are the birds that gave Dove Springs its name still in the area?

Most residents will tell you the same thing–this area was named Dove Springs by early residents, and was used as a formal title when the neighborhood was built in the 70’s. But do doves still call Dove Springs home?

Aired 11/20/2023

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